The Swedish Monarchy Current Events

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This thread is for the Swedish Royal Family: Current events and News for TM the King and Queen of Sweden and other family members.

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I hope Sweden doesn't have to go into war anytime soon. It is important to be prepared for war if another country decides to attack them.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf attended seminar on Swedish war preparedness

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has attended a seminar on Swedish security politics today. The seminar is organised by the organisation "People and Defence" and are regarded as Sweden's most important forum for discussions on security politics, defence and Swedish war preparedness. The seminar started on Sunday and lasts until tomorrow, but the King was present only for one day. The seminar is being conducted in the Swedish city of Sälen.

There are about 350 participants in the seminar and during the three days of the seminar will hear between 50 and 60 speeches. These speeches should either be informative about the current situation of the Swedish Armed Forces or a debate. This year's focus is the world's global security, the Swedish Armed Forces, human security and war readiness.

It is not just military participating in the seminar. In addition, politicians, civil organisations, professional organisations, the Swedish business community and representatives of several youth organisations were present along with the King at the seminar.

Read more:
King Carl XVI Gustaf attended seminar on Swedish war preparedness – Royal Central
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Jennifer

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QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf attends Forest Day Conference

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attended yesterday "The Forest Day Conference." The Forest Day is an event created in connection with a series of seminars that will be held in the next three weeks. The seminars are a part of "The Västerbotten Weeks," a contrivance to draw attention to Västerbotten in northern Sweden. This event has been held annually in the past decade and has gained international attention. The King gave a speech at his visit to the conference, which took place at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.

Together with Norway, Finland, Russia and Canada, it amounts to what is called the northern forest belt and has a large forest industry. Therefore, it is essential to have such forums for sharing technology and products with each other to achieve a more productive and sustainable forest management. This was one of the things that the King said he thought was very important. He has also previously devoted much time to cherishing Swedish nature and trying to convince the world to be a more environmentally friendly place. King Carl XVI Gustaf said that he was proud of Sweden's role as a forest nation. He said in his speech, "In Europe, Sweden has the vast forest land with Västerbotten as the largest forest county in our nation. Sweden has three hectares of forest per capita, while Vasterbotten has as much as 18 hectares of forest per capita.

Read more:
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends Forest Day Conference – Royal Central

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I would love to listen to Crown Princess Victoria's speech at the Baltic Sea Conference in March of this year. She will most likely discuss how the sea is becoming more endangered and that people must take better care of it. It is unfortunate that a third of the Baltic Sea has less oxygen. I have a big interest in environmentalism & believe that it is important or people to take care of their planet and save it from climate change. It is human activities such as littering, adding carbon emissions and toxic waste dumping that worsen the quality of the atmosphere.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria to speak at Baltic Sea conference

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will give the opening remarks at a conference regarding the future of the Baltic Sea on 6 March. This event was first reported by Elias Giertz of the Swedish newspaper, Expressen yesterday. The conference, entitled "Baltic Sea the Future," will be held at the Stockholm International Fairs.

Ulrika Näsholm, the Swedish Royal Court's Director of Information and Press Department, explained to Expressen, "By participating, the Crown Princess will highlight the importance that we must work to ensure that the Baltic Sea is a healthy sea."

Crown Princess Victoria said in a speech last year, "A third of the Baltic Sea now has so little oxygen that it is hard, even impossible, for fish to live and breathe."

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria to speak at Baltic Sea conference – Royal Central
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Jennifer

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The "Room for Children" is  a great way to get children to get interested in reading . Reading books and being literate is so important. Our society should value this more rather than using the iphones. I like the projects that Princess Madeleine does with the children! They admire her because she is an interactive princess.  :happy:

QuotePrincess Madeleine inaugurates "Room for Children"

This morning at 11 o'clock Princess Madeleine arrived at the Southbank Centre in London to undertake her first official engagement of the year. The Princess inaugurated the "Room for Children" – a library room for children.

Princess Madeleine was asked to officially open the "Room for Children" as part of the festival "Nordic Matters" that continues throughout 2017. It was Princess Madeleine's first official engagement in London since she moved to the city after the birth of Prince Nicolas. After the inauguration ceremony, Princess Madeleine sat down and took the time to talk to children aged ten about books and reading. The "Room for Children" is filled with literature from the Nordic countries and is designed from a children's perspective. For example, books are categorised by themes like "animals" or figures. "In this way, children can easily find the books they want. It offers a course in a completely different way of being in a library, I think. It was great to see, they had done it very well." said Princess Madeleine about the special categorization of books.

Read more:
Princess Madeleine inaugurates "Room for Children" – Royal Central

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QuotePrince Carl Philip launches new collection of crystal products

This weekend His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip and his business partner, Oscar Kylberg launched a new collection of crystal products for their company "Bernadotte & Kylberg." This time they have launched handmade vases, bowls and votives in crystal. The products are made in Zwiesel Crystal glass and come in the colours of yellow, blue and green. The news was presented at the Ambiente Fair in Germany, and the company also wrote about their new products on their Instagram profile.

Bernadotte & Kylberg was founded in 2012 and has designed products for many brands. The design duo design both industrial as graphic products with the user in focus. In a charity project for Childhood, Bernadotte & Kylberg designed the carpet "Middle of Nowhere" out of scrap silk parachutes for the brand Vandra Rugs. In February 2014, the collaboration between the duo and the Danish design company, Stelton was presented which is Bernadotte & Kylberg's first international assignment.

Read more:
Prince Carl Philip launches new collection of crystal products – Royal Central
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Nightowl

I am delighted that she is doing this for Books are one of the most important things a child can do for themselves.......reading opens up an entire new world and there are many adventures to be had. Reading for me taught me so much about life and the history of the past, to this day I have over 300 books and theyare all priceless,  Way to go Princess Maddie!

I want to see this new collection by Prince Carl, I did like the glasses in the last collection and would love a couple but here in the US, can't find them. This will be interesting to see how he has grown in design.

LouisFerdinand

On the Bernadottekylberg site I like the pattern of the rug and the jacket Prince Carl Philip and Oscar Kylberg made. These two men are extremely talented.


Nightowl

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 17, 2017, 10:05:33 PM
On the Bernadottekylberg site I like the pattern of the rug and the jacket Prince Carl Philip and Oscar Kylberg made. These two men are extremely talented.

Hi Louis:
What web site are you talking about?  I tried the name above and got nothing so please let me know. I love fabric and collect antique fabric or fabric that is no longer in print, so I would love to see that rug you are talking about.  And what jacket?  I saw the glasses with the ball in them.........what a great and interesting idea, agree that both are very talented and hope to see more of them in the future.

Thank you, Sherry

LouisFerdinand

@Nightowl, Go to Reply #2 and click on Prince Carl Philip launches new collection of crystal products - Royal Central   
When you are transferred to the article, there is a statement:     
See more of the Prince's designs and products here     
Click on here   
You are transferred to Bernadotte Kylberg. At the top click on OUR DESIGNS


Nightowl

Thank you Louis, found what I was looking for. That blue jacket with the red trim is just made for me, so nice!

LouisFerdinand

@Nightowl, Glad that my explanation was informative.  :hi: :hi:


Jennifer

QuoteGovernor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden

Today marks the first day of the four-day State Visit to Sweden of the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife, Dr Sharon Johnston. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf officially invited the Governor General and his wife to Sweden. On Sunday evening, the Johnstons and the Canadian delegation arrived in Stockholm.

On Monday morning King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia welcomed the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife at the Royal Mews in Stockholm. Their Majesties and the Governor General couple travelled by carriage ride, escorted by the Royal Life Guards, to the Royal Palace of Stockholm.  In the Inner Courtyard, the welcoming ceremony was held. During this short ceremony, the national anthems of Sweden and Canada were played, and the King and David Johnston inspected the guards. Then the King and Queen invited the Governor General couple inside the Palace were the gift exchange ceremony was held. Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill were also present. At noon the members of the Swedish Royal Family and David & Sharon Johnston enjoyed lunch at the Palace.

Read more:
Governor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Nightowl

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Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 19, 2017, 10:18:12 PM
@Nightowl, Glad that my explanation was informative.  :hi: :hi:

Your welcome Louis, and your comments are always so informative and interesting......I look forward to reading them when I visit here. :flower:

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Quote from: Jennifer on February 21, 2017, 01:55:14 PM
QuoteGovernor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden

Today marks the first day of the four-day State Visit to Sweden of the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife, Dr Sharon Johnston. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf officially invited the Governor General and his wife to Sweden. On Sunday evening, the Johnstons and the Canadian delegation arrived in Stockholm.

On Monday morning King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia welcomed the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife at the Royal Mews in Stockholm. Their Majesties and the Governor General couple travelled by carriage ride, escorted by the Royal Life Guards, to the Royal Palace of Stockholm.  In the Inner Courtyard, the welcoming ceremony was held. During this short ceremony, the national anthems of Sweden and Canada were played, and the King and David Johnston inspected the guards. Then the King and Queen invited the Governor General couple inside the Palace were the gift exchange ceremony was held. Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill were also present. At noon the members of the Swedish Royal Family and David & Sharon Johnston enjoyed lunch at the Palace.

Read more:
Governor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden – Royal Central

This was a very interesting article and much appreciated.  I think Princess Sofia looked very much like a princess and it is nice to see how much she is working on being the best wife for Prince Carl.  And that picture of Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel with the children.........how Princess Estelle has grown and what a beautiful young girl she is growing into.

TLLK

Kronprinsessan invigningstalar under Baltic Sea Forum

CP Victoria returns after an extended leave for her first official duty in 2017.

Jennifer

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Princess Sofia is doing a terrific job as a Princess. I think people should give her a chance and not judge her too quickly. Princess Estelle is so cute that I just want to hug her! She has such a lovely smile. Crown Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel are very fortunate to have her as a daughter.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria makes first official appearance of the year at the Baltic Sea Conference

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden made her first official appearance of 2017 yesterday when she gave the opening remarks at the conference regarding the future of the Baltic Sea. The conference, entitled "Baltic Sea the Future," was held at the Stockholm International Fairs.

According to the Swedish Royal Court, "Baltic Sea Future is a multidisciplinary congress, initiated by Stockholm University, the city of Stockholm, and the Foundation Sustainable Havlänk. The Congress aims to support municipalities in their decisive role in the Baltic Sea environmental program. The 350 participants are mayors from municipalities around the Baltic Sea, officials, scholars and business representatives."

The Crown Princess, who is a UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, addressed those in attendance in English and explained, "The Baltic has a special place in my heart. It is an integral part of my heritage."


Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria makes first official appearance of the year at the Baltic Sea Conference – Royal Central

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QuoteCrown Princess Victoria to be in Tokyo in April

Royals around the world will be racking up the mileage with the various visits planned throughout the year. The newest announcement of a royal trip is that of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who will travel to Tokyo, Japan, solo from 18 through 21 April. Prince Daniel will remain at home to care for their two children, five-year-old Princess Estelle and one-year-old Prince Oscar.

The Crown Princess will be in the Asian country for issues regarding her role as an advocate for the UN's sustainable development goals. She will meet Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan along with representatives from both Japanese and Swedish companies.

Japan was the first trip Her Royal Highness took alone when she was 24-years-old in 2001. Victoria returned to the country in 2005.

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria to be in Tokyo in April – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

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The story of how Ollie Westling donated his kidney 8 years ago to his son, Prince Daniel when he needed a transplant was particularly heartwarming. I think it was a great miracle that happened. These days, it is not common for fathers to do something special like this for their children. If I needed a organ transplant, my so called father never would've done anything like that for me. Sadly, he would've just let me die.

QuotePrince Daniel attends symposium on organ donations at Uppsala University Hospital 8 years after receiving new kidney

On Wednesday, Prince Daniel of Sweden attended a public symposium on organ donations at Uppsala University Hospital on World Kidney Day. Representatives of Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, and other invited guests were all in attendance. The focus of the conference was to encourage and increase organ donations. The continuing research on broadening "the criteria for organ donation" was also discussed, according to the Royal Court.

His Royal Highness told those assembled during the symposium, "I am here today and a strong reason for it is that I have experience with kidney disease and know what it means.

"So you should not be too hard on those who do not get involved. For we know that it is over 80 per cent of the Swedish people, who are willing to donate, but only 15 percent have marked it as to have signed up to [give].

Read more:
Prince Daniel attends symposium on organ donations at Uppsala University Hospital 8 years after receiving new kidney – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

QuotePrincess Sofia opens New Södertälje Hospital

Princess Sofia of Sweden visited Södertälje on Thursday 9 March to mark the official opening of the New Södertälje Hospital, which underwent extensive construction and remodelling.

After making the short trip from central Stockholm, Princess Sofia was received at the hospital – now one of the foremost modern healthcare facilities in Sweden – by president of the hospital, Mikael Runsiö and fiscal County Commissioner Irene Svenonius.

During the inauguration ceremony the crowd heard speeches from Svenonius, healthcare County Council member Anna Starbrink and real estate and investments Count Commissioner Paul Lindqvist before Sofia took the podium.

Read more:
Princess Sofia opens New Södertälje Hospital – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

QuoteKing and Queen of Sweden to visit Indonesia

Today the Swedish Royal Court announced that His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia would make an official state visit to Indonesia. The state visit will take place between 22 and 24 of May at the invitation of the nation's president, Joko Widodo.

The press release from the Swedish Royal Court says they hope this visit will strengthen political, economic and cultural relations between the Swedish kingdom and Indonesia. Trade and innovation will be the main theme of the tour. With 250 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation and the third largest democracy. There is, therefore, high potential to increase Swedish exports to this country, it says in the press release. Exact details of the state visit's agenda have not yet been released, but it is believed that the tour will include public receptions and meetings with the political leadership in the country. It is also highly likely that the King and Queen will see Indonesian culture and various tourist attractions.

Read more:
King and Queen of Sweden to visit Indonesia – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia begin their official visit to Brazil

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden will, this spring, conduct two longer trips abroad. In May they will travel to Indonesia on an official state visit, but today, they begin a visit to Brazil. Queen Silvia is half Brazilian through her mother. As a result, Brazil holds a special place in the heart of the Swedish Royal Family. Her Majesty lived much of her childhood in the South American nation and part of her humanitarian organisation the World Childhood Foundation has a base in Brazil.

The official programme begins today. The visit starts in São Paulo, and His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf will attend the conference "Brazil-Sweden Business Leaders Forum" which aims to gather business leaders from both Sweden and Brazil to discuss partnerships and increasing the volume of trade between the two nations. However, Queen Silvia has no official engagements scheduled for today.

On Tuesday, the King and Queen, together with the Brazil's President Michel Temer and his wife, Marcela, will be present at an event organised by the Global Child Forum. Later that day, Their Majesties will have lunch with the Temer and the First Lady before Queen Silvia travels solo to participate in conversations associated with the care of older people and individuals who have a dementia-related disease.


Read more:
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia begin their official visit to Brazil – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston


Jennifer

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I like how Crown Princess Victoria volunteered to be the meteorologist for the day at the SVT studios. She interacts well with people and enjoys her job as a royal.  Where's Prince Daniel? He visited the SVT studios as well, but he is not in any of the pictures.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visit Sveriges Television

Yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden made an unannounced visit to Sveriges Television (SVT) at Gärdet in Stockholm. The royal couple visited both the newsroom and the children's channel area. They were shown around the studios by SVT's CEO, Hanna Stjärne.

Victoria and Daniel were given information about the future work and challenges for SVT from Stjärne, the Royal Court's Director of the Information and Press Department, Margareta Thorgren told Svenskdam yesterday. They spoke with the documentary editor for the channel, and the couple also learned about the 2017 Christmas calendar called "Raiders of Time Crystal."

At one point, the Crown Princess even got to step in as meteorologist on the green screen. She and Prince Daniel then went to the set of a popular Swedish children's show, where Victoria hugged and danced with Bolibompa Dragon. The head of SVT, Catarina Wilson, later called it a "precious moment" and told Expressen that the dragon "always likes to meet new people."

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visit Sveriges Television – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – day 1

Yesterday, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden started her visit to Japan. Her Royal Highness's solo-visit will last from 18 through 21 April. Prince Daniel will remain in Sweden to care for their two children, five-year-old Princess Estelle and one-year-old Prince Oscar. Crown Princess Victoria began her visit in Tokyo with a lunch together with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan before she attended a meeting at the Royal Swedish Embassy in Tokyo where the subject of the conversation was Japan's efforts on sustainability issues.

Since the Crown Princess will be away for several days from her young children, she thought it was important to spend some quality time with them on Easter before she went to Japan. Victoria had no public events planned except for the memorial service held at City Hall in honour of the victims of the terror attack in Stockholm, the week before Easter.

Last weekend she and her family were spotted walking in the park around Haga Palace. She was spotted by a tourist who quickly arrived with his camera; the Crown Princess greeted him cheerfully. In the picture, you can see Crown Princess Victoria transporting little Oscar in the stroller while Daniel gives a helping hand to Estelle who is currently learning to ride a bike.

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria’s visit to Japan ? day 1 – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston


Jennifer

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QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – Day 2

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden continues her visit to Japan. The Crown Princess has done many tasks and has a busy programme during the four days she is in the country. On Tuesday, she had lunch with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. She also attended several meetings at the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo and a dinner that same evening.

Her Royal Highness's second day in Tokyo began with a visit to the Aeon supermarket. This supermarket is a part of Japan's leading retail group, which among other things operates malls, department stores, supermarkets and pharmacies. The supermarket is one of Japan's key actors in sustainable fishing, and they are actively working to integrate sustainability aspects into their purchasing policies for fish and shellfish.

After visiting the supermarket, the Crown Princess spend the afternoon participating in a seminar on the UN Global Sustainability Goal, organised by UN University in Tokyo. The theme of the symposium was the promotion of the UN's global sustainability goals with a particular focus on sustainable seas. During the seminar, Her Royal Highness held a speech and said: "We all have a moral obligation to act in accordance with our best understanding. And right now, that means doing everything we can to achieve the Sustainable Development Agenda. This is not only our obligation; it is our only option."

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – Day 2 – Royal Central

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QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – Day 3

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden continued her visit to Japan yesterday. The Crown Princess has had many engagements with her busy programme during the four days she has been in the country. On Tuesday, she had lunch with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. She also attended several meetings at the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo and a dinner that same evening. On Wednesday, Her Royal Highness participated in a seminar on the UN Global Sustainability Goals and visited a supermarket before eating dinner with Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado of Japan.

Yesterday, the Crown Princess started her day by visiting the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market is the largest fish and shellfish retail market in the world. The Swedish Royal Court posted a video of this on their Instagram account, which can be seen embedded above. Crown Princess Victoria went on to visit the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, where she met the winners of the video competition organised by the embassy. The competition was primarily for young people and teachers, and the subject was the UN's Global Sustainability Goal No. 14.

There, Her Royal Highness met the human robot named Pepper. Pepper is a humanoid robot built to resemble the human body, and through a computer system, it gets artificial intelligence and can think, reason and understand information. After lunch, the Crown Princess visited the Hama Rikyu Gardens, a traditional Japanese garden and public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River. The park is surrounded by the sea water from the Gulf of Tokyo.

Read more:
Crown Princess Victoria?s visit to Japan ? Day 3 – Royal Central

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It would be nice to see pictures of Crown Princess Victoria's trip to Japan. I think she received very little attention from the media outlets because she isn't a British royal. They seem to be primarily interested in the British Royal Family. I think it is sad because there are other interesting royal families to report news about.
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

TLLK

Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden Visits Japan - Day 4 - Zimbio

Day 4 of the visit.

@Jennifer-I completely agree with you that English language press coverage rarely covers the other royals. The DM is one of the few that will but it's primary focus is on the clothing of Queens Maxima, Letizia, Rania, Mathilde, CP Victoria and CP Mary. :shrug:

Jennifer

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I agree, @TLLK . The English language press usually focuses on the coverage of the British Royal Family and not on the other royal families. DailyMail is one of the few websites that reports news about different royal families. I also think they focus too much on their fashion and make unnecessary jokes about them rather than focusing their duties. In my opinion, Hello Magazine and RoyalCentral are more professional websites that report the news about royals around the world.



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TLLK, thanks for posting the link of pictures. Crown Princess Victoria seems so happy to be in Japan! I really like the picture of her walking up on the stairs of the Shiogama Shinto Shrine. Japan is really a beautiful country!


QuoteSweden's Crown Princess Victoria on solo trip in Japan

Crown Princess Victoria has kicked off a four-day tour of Japan to discuss sustainability.

Victoria started her official trip with a visit to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where she was greeted by the Emperor of Japan, Akihito, and his wife Michiko, followed by a conference at the Swedish Embassy.

The Swedish princess, who is next in line to the throne, is in Japan in her role as an ambassador for the UN's global sustainable development goals with a special focus on the oceans and sustainable fishery.

Read more:
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria on solo trip in Japan - The Local
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston

Jennifer

QuoteQueen Silvia travels to Portugal to open new wing of department for elderly

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden was in Madeira, Portugal, yesterday to open a new department for the elderly in the Hospice Princesa Dona Maria Amélia which will accommodate up to 40 senior citizens. The area also contains a school, nursery and preschool. Madeira is an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean south-west of Portugal.

The Queen told those assembled, "To give our elderly the best possible care and care is an issue that is very close to my heart. The desire to take care of those who once took care of us is a universal driving force that unites us, no matter where we live and work. And I'm convinced that we have to make every effort to learn from each other."

The Chief Financial Officer of the Swedish Royal Court, Jan Lindman, said that the Royal Family entirely financed the new addition and has funded it in the past, as well. Some in Sweden have complained about their tax dollars going toward a Portuguese hospice. However, the Chief Financial Officer explained that the funds given to the Hospice Princesa Dona Maria Amélia were not from the money given to the Swedish Royal Family by the Swedish government.

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Queen Silvia travels to Portugal to open new wing of department for elderly – Royal Central

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QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden begins his visit to the United States

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden initiates a long visit to the United States today. The King has a total of five days of official duties in different places in the country. The King is in the US as part of the Royal Technology Mission (RTM). The RTM is an international delegation trip with a focus on technology, science and industry. Last year, the delegation went to Japan, and this year, it crosses the Atlantic to the United States.

King Carl XVI Gustaf has a very busy schedule. His Majesty will attend meetings together with the delegation in New York today and tomorrow. They will visit IBM, Google, JP Morgan Bank, NASDAQ stock exchange and the New York Academy of Sciences. The delegation will then travel on to the nation's capital of Washington DC where stops are planned on Capitol Hill and NASA. The delegation will also stay in Washington on Thursday before travelling to Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday where the meetings will end on Saturday. The time in Boston will see the delegation visit Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, Akamai, Masschallenge and AstraZeneca.

This past Saturday, his birthday was celebrated with glory and splendour in Stockholm, and two days after returning from the United States, the King will assume new duties at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Read more:
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden begins his visit to the United States – Royal Central
"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination". ~ Ralph Marston